#D9A259 Color Information

Hex color code: #D9A259

The hex color #D9A259 is a neutral orange with RGB values of (217, 162, 89) and HSL of (34°, 63%, 60%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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HEX

#D9A259

RGB

217, 162, 89

HSL

34°, 63%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 59%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D9A259;
background-color: #D9A259;
border-color: #D9A259;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D9A259;
border: 2px solid #D9A259;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D9A259]
text-[#D9A259]
border-[#D9A259]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D9A259]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D9A259, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D9A259; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D9A259; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #D9A259; background-color: #D9A25915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D9A25920; border-left: 4px solid #D9A259; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #D9A259; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D9A259 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

217, 162, 89

Red: 217 / Green: 162 / Blue: 89

HSL

34°, 63%, 60%

Hue: 34° / Saturation: 63% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 59%, 15%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 59% / Key: 15%

What color is #D9A259?

#D9A259 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5990D9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D9A259 to RGB:

rgb(217, 162, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D9A259 to HSL:

hsl(34, 63%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D9A259 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 25%, 59%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#D9A259 is a understated orange color with RGB values of 217, 162, 89 and HSL of 34°, 63%, 60%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D9A259 is #5990D9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D96159.

Use #D9A259 in CSS: color: #D9A259 or background-color: #D9A259. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D9A259

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.26:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A259?

#D9A259 is a understated orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #D9A259?

#D9A259 in RGB is (217, 162, 89) - 217 red, 162 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #D9A259 in CSS?

Use #D9A259 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D9A259?

#5990D9 (complementary), #D96159 (analogous), and #BB7C2A (lighter shade) work well with #D9A259.